Opera based on the story of Edward II and Piers Gaveston. Music by George Benjamin, libretto by Martin Crimp. BBC broadcast of the 2018 premiere at the Royal Opera House, the composer conducting, prefaced by commentary and interviews.
Martin Crimp
Writer
Katie Mitchell
Director
Stéphane Degout
King

Barbara Hannigan
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Gyula Orendt
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